09 Jul 2024 | 08:23 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Rail disruptions occurring along Coastal Line in Colombo as of early July 9
Rail disruptions reported along Coastal Line in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as of early July 9 due to the derailment of a train.
As of early July 9, rail disruptions are occurring along the Coastal Line in Colombo following a train derailment near the Colombo Fort railway station. This has caused trains departing from Galle towards Colombo Fort and Maradana to be limited to Kompanna Veediya railway station. Officials have not immediately indicated when rail services will normalize and are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Passenger and freight train service cancellations and delays are likely and could impact services on other lines.
Avoid the incident site until officials issue the all-clear. Confirm transport reservations in advance. Plan accordingly for disruptions.
